Cassette Books 1999
National Library Service for the
Blind and Physically Handicapped
Washington 1999
Young Adults
Nonfiction
African-American Voices RC 44756
edited by Michele Stepto
read by Chuck Young
1 cassette
Excerpts from the works of Langston Hughes, Frederick Douglass,
Gwendolyn Brooks, and others selected to illustrate the heritage
and tradition of African American literature. For high school and
older readers. 1995.
Attention Deficit Disorder RC 46827
by Wendy Moragne
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Case histories and interviews illustrate this former teacher's
description of attention deficit disorder. She discusses the
impact this condition has on young people and on those around
them and outlines treatment options. For junior and senior high
readers. 1996.
Beauty Lab: How Science Is Changing the Way We Look RC 45578
by Mildred Leinweber Dawson
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
The author describes how the human body works and how to take
care of it. Discusses how good health combined with the results
of medical and cosmetic research can help maintain the natural
beauty of teeth, hair, and skin. For junior and senior high
readers. 1996.
Believing in Magic: The Psychology of Superstition RC 46747
by Stuart A. Vyse
read by Bill Wallace
3 cassettes
Vyse examines the psychology of superstition and offers ways to
teach rational thinking about paranormal phenomena, astrology,
and X-files. He contends that unscientific thinking can be
avoided. For senior high and older readers. 1997.
Born for Liberty: A History of Women in America RC 46824
by Sara M. Evans
read by Gabriella Cavallero
3 cassettes
Traces the role of women in the United States, highlighting the
contributions of individuals of Native American, African, and
European ancestry. Portrays the daily life and struggles of
women, as well as their achievements, in the context of
historical developments from the earliest continental settlements
through the 1980s. For senior high and older readers. 1989.
Christopher Reeve: Actor and Activist RC 45904
by Margaret L. Finn
read by Brian Conn
1 cassette
From his youth, Reeve participated in several artistic endeavors,
but soon decided on an acting career. Finn describes Reeve's
childhood, early years as an actor, and the equestrian event that
changed his life dramatically. The author also covers Reeve's
role as an activist for persons with spinal cord injuries. For
senior high and older readers. 1997.
College Planning for Dummies RC 46561
by Pat Ordovensky
read by Butch Hoover
3 cassettes
A guide to preparing for college. Topics include finding the
right institution, visiting the campus, being interviewed for
admission, paying tuition and other costs, and ten common
mistakes in planning for higher education. Chapters stand alone
or can be read in sequence. For junior and senior high and older
readers. 1997.
Computers and Society RC 46620
edited by Paul A. Winters
read by Michael Consoli
2 cassettes
Discusses issues that society in the 1990s faces due to the
prevalence of computers. Presents views on censorship, access,
privacy, and education. Includes a bibliography and a list of
organizations involved in technology. For junior and senior high
and older readers. 1997.
Coping with Compulsive Eating RC 46192
by Carolyn Simpson
read by Barbara Pinolini
1 cassette
Defines compulsive eating and describes causes and available
treatments. Suggests that this disorder, often seen in
adolescents, may be caused by stress and that professional help
is needed to identify and "deflate" stress factors in everyday
life. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1997.
Creole Folktales RC 46047
by Patrick Chamoiseau
read by Annie Wauters
1 cassette
Dating from the colonial period in the West Indies, these Creole
folk stories reflect an enslaved peoples' persistent struggle for
survival and freedom. In "A Pumpkin Seed," an impoverished old
woman is magically rewarded for nursing an injured bird back to
health. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1988.
Diabetes RC 46828
by Elizabeth Ferber
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Illustrates the impact of Type I (insulin-dependent) diabetes on
the lives of nine young people and describes how they cope with
the illness. Suggests ways for adolescents with diabetes to
maintain physical and emotional health. Includes a glossary and a
list of interested organizations. For senior high and older
readers. 1996.
Euthanasia RC 44771
by Sunni Bloyd
read by Ray Hagen
1 cassette
Explores facts, issues, and points of view on mercy killing.
Weighs legal and medical considerations, recounting actual cases
involving the question of euthanasia. Discusses the effects of
changing attitudes and medical technologies on the right-to-die
controversy. For junior and senior high readers. 1995.
Exploring Careers in Cyberspace RC 47162
by Michael Fulton
read by John Rayburn
1 cassette
Describes types of jobs available such as programmers, writers,
producers, designers, and sales representatives. Explains what
skills are needed and how to obtain these through education,
internships, and experimenting. For junior and senior high and
older readers. 1998.
Finding the Lost Cities RC 46956
by Rebecca Stefoff
read by Peter Gil
2 cassettes
Describes twelve lost cities on five continents in the order of
their rediscovery in modern times: Petra, Nineveh, Hattusha,
Cop n, Chaco Canyon, Angkor, Troy, Zimbabwe, Knossos, Gournia,
Machu Picchu, and Ur. Provides the history of each site,
biographical sketches of the finders and archaeologists who
worked there, and theories about why the city disappeared. For
junior and senior high readers. 1997.
The Future of the Internet RC 46540
edited by Charles P. Cozic
read by John Richardson
2 cassettes
Essays expressing various perspectives on the Internet and its
implications for the future. Selections discuss the Internet
relative to education, commerce, privacy, and other key areas.
Views on the global network range from the optimistic to the
highly critical. For junior and senior high and older readers.
1997.
Genetic Engineering: Progress or Peril? RC 45743
by Linda Tagliaferro
read by Butch Hoover
1 cassette
Explores the science and technology of genetic research and its
practical applications for medicine and agriculture. Discusses
transgenic engineering of plants and animals, patenting of new
life-forms, and issues of ethics and regulatory controls. For
junior and senior high readers. 1997.
Great Careers for People Concerned about the Environment RC 46512
by Lesley Grant
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
Profiles careers in environmental protection and related fields,
including engineering, science, enforcement, law, and health.
Describes a typical day in the lives of workers and the
educational requirements of each profession. For junior and
senior high readers. 1993.
Great Careers for People Fascinated by Government and the Law RC
46257
by Anne Marie Males
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
Discusses careers available in government and law, including
police officer, law librarian, forensic technician, and foreign
service officer. Describes day-to-day activities, training
needed, and related fields. Includes sample application letters
and interview tips. For junior and senior high readers. 1996.
Great Careers for People Interested in Communications Technology
RC 46256
by Julie Czerneda and Victoria Vincent
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
Discusses careers available in the field of communication
including mapmaker, Internet marketer, systems analyst, microwave
dish installer, and teacher. Describes typical workdays, duties
involved, getting started in the field, and writing a resum‚. For
junior and senior high readers. 1996.
Great Careers for People Interested in Food RC 45579
by Helen Mason
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
Profiles ten careers in the food industry, including
restauranteur, food wholesaler, baker, chef, and milk inspector.
Describes a typical workday in each occupation and offers advice
on how to plan for and enter these lines of work. For junior and
senior high readers. 1996.
Great Careers for People Interested in the Past RC 45590
by Victoria Vincent
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
Profiles ten careers in fields that deal with the past, including
museum coordinator, petroleum geologist, comic store manager,
history professor, and antique dealer. Describes a typical
workday in each occupation and offers advice on how to plan for
and enter these lines of work. For junior and senior high
readers. 1996.
Great Careers for People Interested in Travel and Tourism RC
45566
by Donna Sharon and Jo Anne Sommers
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
Profiles ten careers in the field of travel and tourism,
including festival organizer, meeting and convention planner,
travel agent, guest services manager, and travel writer.
Describes a typical workday in each occupation and offers advice
on how to plan for and enter these lines of work. For junior and
senior high readers. 1996.
Great Careers for People Who Want to Be Entrepreneurs RC 46550
by Jim Lang
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
Profiles of individuals who have become successful entrepreneurs
include a hot air balloonist, a jewelry designer, tree nursery
owners, and a ceiling cleaning franchiser. Suggested activities
and tips on entrepreneurship are included. For junior and senior
high readers. 1994.
Hear: Solutions, Skills, and Sources for People with Hearing Loss
RC 45557
by Anne Pope
read by Chris Shields
1 cassette
After explaining how the ear works and what can cause hearing
loss, Pope discusses coping strategies for individuals, their
families, and their friends. She also offers information on
hearing aids, the cochlear implant, and other devices to improve
hearing. Includes interviews with several hearing-impaired
persons. For senior high and older readers. 1997.
Helen Keller: Humanitarian RC 46249
by Lois P. Nicholson
read by Janis Gray
1 cassette
Biography of Helen Keller, who became blind and deaf at nineteen
months as a result of illness. Covers her birth in 1880 through
her death in 1968. Describes her education under her private
teacher Anne Sullivan, her formal schooling, and her career.
Includes an introduction by Jerry Lewis. For junior and senior
high readers. 1996.
Help! My Heart Is Breaking! How to Get through the Hurt RC 46213
by Meg Schneider
read by Barbara Pinolini
1 cassette
The author directs this book at those whose boyfriends broke up
with them and those who want to break up. She gives tips on how
to endure this event constructively and on how to troubleshoot
future relationships. For junior and senior high readers. 1997.
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec: Artist RC 46563
by Jennifer Fisher Bryant
read by Bruce Huntey
1 cassette
Presents biographical details and the artistic development of the
French painter and poster designer. Suffering from broken legs as
a teenager, Henri was forced to limit his physical activities,
but he continued to draw. As an adult, he enjoyed the nighttime
entertainments of Paris and often used them as the subject of his
painting. For junior and senior high readers. 1995.
Hep-Cats, Narcs, and Pipe Dreams: A History of America's Romance
with Illegal Drugs RC 46515
by Jill Jonnes
read by Kerry Cundiff
4 cassettes
A history of drug use in America, tracing three major drug
epidemics of the twentieth century. The author concludes that
analyzing supply and demand is crucial to understanding the
problem, and that a subculture of drug use permeates American
society. She also suggests ways to eradicate the problem. For
senior high and older readers. 1996.
How Do Astronauts Scratch an Itch? An Imponderables Book RC 46618
by David Feldman
read by Barbara Pinolini
2 cassettes
Collection of questions and answers exploring "the mysteries of
everyday life." Experts in wide-ranging fields comment on topics
such as why lizards don't sunburn, why onions make you cry, why
potato chips are curved, and the purpose of the small buttons
atop baseball caps. For junior and senior high readers. 1996.
How Rude! The Teenagers' Guide to Good Manners, Proper Behavior,
and Not Grossing People Out RC 46516
by Alex J. Packer
read by Jill Fox
3 cassettes
Advice on dealing with various social situations. Discusses
Internet courtesy and handling special situations such as
funerals and religious rites, family and school expectations, and
other scenarios. Question-and-answer segments and charts
summarize the counsel. For junior and senior high readers. 1997.
In the Huddle with--Steve Young RC 46226
by Matt Christopher
read by John Polk
1 cassette
In this biography of Steve Young, quarterback of the San
Francisco 49ers, the author emphasizes that the athlete had to
struggle throughout his career to be number one. Through hard
work and determination, Young eventually became the starting
quarterback while earning a law degree in the off season. For
junior and senior high readers. 1996.
The Information Superhighway RC 45390
by Martin and Kathlyn Gay
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette
Provides an overview of the services of the Internet. Introduces
issues of government control, trade and business, education, and
privacy. Also discusses electronic mail, listservs, and personal
communication. Problems such as piracy, copyright infringement,
and obscenity on the Internet are presented briefly. For junior
and senior high readers. 1996.
Latino Voices RC 46930
edited by Frances R. Aparicio
read by Peter Gil
1 cassette
Hispanic Americans express their feelings about home, family,
religion, work, and their identity in poems, short biographical
pieces, and selections from novels. For junior and senior high
readers. 1994.
Leaning into the Wind: Women Write from the Heart of the West RC
45965
edited by Linda Hasselstrom and others
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
4 cassettes
An anthology of memories, reflections, and poems about the
hardships and the joys of living on the Great Plains as
experienced by 125 women from six Western states. All are true
accounts from the lives of ranchers, teachers, journalists, truck
drivers, veterinarians, and women in other occupations. For
senior high and older readers. 1997.
Leon's Story RC 45810
by Leon Walter Tillage
read by Chuck Young
1 cassette
An autobiographical account of an African American sharecropper's
son growing up in rural North Carolina during the 1940s and
1950s. Tillage recalls the racial cruelties he experienced--the
worst was seeing his father run down by a white youth. Finally he
tells how the freedom marches affirmed his identity. Some
violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1997.
Little X: Growing Up in the Nation of Islam RC 46937
by Sonsyrea Tate
read by Annie Wauters
2 cassettes
Autobiography of an African American woman who was raised as a
Muslim during the 1960s and 1970s. After being insulated by the
Nation of Islam as a child, Sonsyrea is shocked when she has to
transfer to a public school. She also describes everyday life for
women and children in a culture that is outside the mainstream.
For senior high and older readers. 1997.
Love Poems RC 46502
by Nikki Giovanni
read by Robin Miles
1 cassette
Fifty-four poems by an award-winning African American writer
celebrating love in its many manifestations: for a lover, for a
friend, for a member of the family, in the abstract, and in the
concrete. Grouped in three sections: "I Hope It's Love," "And
Yeah . . . These Are Love Poems," and "I Take Master Card (Charge
Your Love to Me)." For senior high and older readers. 1997.
The Mammoth Book of Fairy Tales RC 43791
edited by Mike Ashley
read by Madelyn Buzzard
4 cassettes
Anthology of fifty-six tales. Includes both classic fairy tales
and modern fantasies arranged alphabetically by title. Old
favorites like "Beauty and the Beast," "Jack and the Beanstalk,"
and "Sleeping Beauty" appear with newer stories by Joan Aiken,
Robin McKinley, and Jane Yolen. For junior and senior high and
older readers. 1997.
Our Fascinating Earth RC 44786
by Philip and Nancy R. Seff
read by Marilyn Gleason
3 cassettes
A collection of almost 180 articles presenting unusual scientific
facts and information on natural wonders. Each of the nine
chapters covers a variety of topics such as wolves, scorpions,
the Kohinoor diamond, the pyramids, dinosaurs, rivers,
carnivorous plants, hurricanes, even garlic. For junior and
senior high and older readers. 1996.
Popularity Has Its Ups and Downs RC 46608
by Meg F. Schneider
read by Margaret Strom
1 cassette
Explains the meaning of popularity and suggests ways to cope with
this issue in school and social situations. Discusses the concept
of self-confidence and how to achieve it. The author also
stresses the value of true friendship and the importance of
learning to deal with rejection and change. For junior and senior
high readers. 1991.
Prohibition: Thirteen Years That Changed America RC 45687
by Edward Behr
read by John Rayburn
2 cassettes
Reviews the history of drinking in America from colonial times
and chronicles the Prohibition era from 1920 to 1933. The author
contends that thirteen years of legal Prohibition actually fueled
organized crime and entrenched corruption. He also compares the
1920s debate about alcoholism with the 1990s struggle against
drug abuse. For senior high and older readers. 1996.
Rainforests RC 46885
edited by Charles P. Cozic
read by Butch Hoover
1 cassette
Argues that the depletion of the world's tropical rainforests has
caused irreversible ecological damage. Explores the loss of
biodiversity, drastic climatic changes, and the uprooting of
indigenous populations. Describes the debate about the severity
of these problems, especially in British Columbia and the Amazon.
For senior high and older readers. 1998.
Ray Charles: Voice of Soul RC 46564
by David Ritz
read by Brian Conn
1 cassette
Biography of musical genius Ray Charles, who was left sightless
by glaucoma as a child. While a student at the Florida School for
the Deaf and the Blind, Charles learned to read and write music
in braille. Describes his personal and professional struggles,
including drug addiction, as well as triumphs. For junior and
senior high and older readers. 1994.
The Reader's Companion to Alaska RC 46207
edited by Alan Ryan
read by Ted Stoddard
3 cassettes
Twenty-eight mostly autobiographical essays by various authors
describe Alaska. Beginning with John Muir's first sighting of
Glacier Bay in 1879, the stories move chronologically to the
1990s. They provide glimpses of the threat civilization poses to
the forty-ninth state. For senior high and older readers. 1997.
Reading between the Bones: The Pioneers of Dinosaur Paleontology
RC 45783
by Susan Clinton
read by Gary Telles
1 cassette
Profiles eight pioneers in the study of dinosaurs and explains
how scientific knowledge is cumulative. Clinton notes that
dinosaurs were unknown until 1824 when Georges Cuvier identified
the first dinosaur bone, describing it as belonging to a whale-
sized lizard. Now three hundred kinds of dinosaurs are known to
vertebrate paleontologists. For junior and senior high readers.
1997.
The Rolling Stone Book of Women in Rock: Trouble Girls RC 46361
edited by Barbara O'Dair
read by Barbara Pinolini
5 cassettes
Fifty-six essays profiling hundreds of female blues, jazz,
gospel, country, and rock singers. Describes each music movement
and includes discographies and a bibliography. For senior high
and older readers. 1997.
Sex Ed RC 46408
by Miriam Stoppard
read by Rick Rohan
1 cassette
A medical doctor discusses puberty and the "facts of life," with
an emphasis on the value of real friendship. Mentions
heterosexuality and homosexuality and advocates responsible
behavior. Lists support groups and other helpful organizations.
For junior and senior high readers. 1997.
The Smithsonian Book of the First Ladies: Their Lives, Times, and
Issues RC 45486
edited by Edith P. Mayo
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
Brief biographies of forty-three American first ladies,
describing their accomplishments as well as problems they
encountered. Includes historical information and social issues
that influenced women in each era, such as temperance, suffrage,
and education. For junior and senior high and older readers.
1996.
The Teenager's Guide to the Real World RC 46205
by Marshall Brain
read by Bob Moore
3 cassettes
The author encourages teens to find an enjoyable career. He
explains why peer pressure declines after high school graduation.
Combines motivational messages with no-nonsense advice, such as
"money really matters" and "adults rule the world," and mentions
basic "facts of life." For junior and senior high readers. 1997.
The Underground Guide to Teenage Sexuality RC 46094
by Michael J. Basso
read by Kerry Cundiff
2 cassettes
A recognized sex educator explains human anatomy, diseases,
pregnancy, birth control, and sexuality to help young adults make
educated decisions. The author encourages teens to be responsible
and to accept the consequences of their actions, while stressing
his conviction that abstinence is the best policy. For junior and
senior high readers. 1997.
Virtual Reality: Computers Mimic the Physical World RC 47209
by Sean M. Grady
read by Steven Carpenter
1 cassette
Examines the concept of virtual reality--its history and
implications for the future. Discusses virtual reality's role, as
well as its drawbacks, in business, medicine, science, the
military, and the entertainment industries. Includes a glossary.
For senior high and older readers. 1998.
Fiction
Acorna: The Unicorn Girl RC 45684
by Anne McCaffrey and Margaret Ball
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
Three prospectors find a baby alien traveling through space in a
pod. She has a little horn in her forehead and possesses
abilities to heal and to purify water and air. Her caretakers
name her Acorna. To flee scientists who want to experiment on
her, they travel to the outlaw planet Kezdet where more evil
awaits. For senior high and older readers. 1997.
An Acquaintance with Darkness RC 46604
by Ann Rinaldi
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
Washington, D.C., 1865. Emily Pigbush, orphaned at fourteen, goes
to live with her Uncle Valentine, a physician. She is shocked to
discover that he and his colleagues rob graves in order to study
anatomy. Even more frightening is her realization that the family
of her best friend, Annie Surratt, is involved in the
assassination of President Lincoln. For senior high and older
readers. 1997.
Adrian Mole: The Lost Years RC 46669
by Sue Townsend
read by George Holmes
2 cassettes
Intermittent diary entries covering ages eighteen to twenty-five
record a British youth's attempts to find the right job and a
place to live. Adrian fancies himself an author, but his novel,
written all in consonants, is rejected by publishers. Companion
to The Adrian Mole Diaries (RC 46651). Some strong language. For
junior and senior high readers. 1994.
After the War RC 45683
by Carol Matas
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
The sole survivor of her Jewish family, fifteen-year-old Ruth is
liberated from Buchenwald at the end of World War II. Finding
that her Polish home has been taken over by others, Ruth joins a
band of refugees intent on emigrating to Palestine. For junior
and senior high readers. 1996.
Archangel RC 46536
by Sharon Shinn
read by Roy Avers
3 cassettes
At the next Gloria, the song festival in praise of the god Jovah,
Gabriel is to become the archangel, and his wife, the angelica.
That means he has only six months before the ceremony to find and
wed the mortal woman Rachel, who is foreordained to be his wife.
It has never occurred to Gabriel that she might refuse to marry
him. For senior high readers. 1996.
Between a Rock and a Hard Place RC 42881
by Alden R. Carter
read by Michael Kramer
1 cassette
A few years ago Mark's brother and a friend took the same canoe
trip that Mark's father and uncle completed long ago. Now Mark
and his cousin Randy are going, and they are both unhappy with
the idea. But as the trip turns nightmarish, the two boys find
strength in their new friendship. Some strong language. For
junior and senior high readers. 1995.
Blood and Chocolate RC 45584
by Annette Curtis Klause
read by Sharon Murray
2 cassettes
A beautiful teenage werewolf, Vivian, is attracted to a normal
human, Aiden, but Aiden's rejection of Vivian's dual nature
almost kills her. Vivian is then forced to come to terms with her
position in the pack and to accept her destiny. Some violence,
some descriptions of sex, and some strong language. For senior
high readers. 1997.
Bone Dance RC 46258
by Martha Brooks
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
Seventeen-year-old Alexandra Sinclair unexpectedly inherits some
land in Manitoba from her unknown father. Lonny LaFreniŠre
believes the property should be his and resents that his
stepfather sold the family heritage. At first leery of each
other, both Native American teenagers find something they need on
Medicine Bluff. For senior high and older readers. 1997.
Both Sides of Time RC 46220
by Caroline B. Cooney
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
Annie wants romance from her boyfriend, Sean, but he's only
interested in cars. While visiting his apartment at the crumbling
Stratton mansion, Annie wanders through the building, sad that it
is to be demolished. Suddenly, she is pulled back a century to
1895 and meets Strat, young heir to the mansion. The period is
romantic but not kind to women or immigrant groups, and a murder
threatens Annie and her new friends. For junior and senior high
readers. 1995.
The China Garden RC 45811
by Liz Berry
read by Anne Flosnik
2 cassettes
Claire knows that she and her mother, Frances, share some psychic
ability, but it isn't until they travel to her mother's childhood
home, Ravensmere, that Claire realizes what this means for her
future. Claire falls in love with Mark and would leave to be with
him, but the ancient estate claims her as its guardian. For
senior high and older readers. 1996.
The Cockatrice Boys RC 45350
by Joan Aiken
read by Anne Flosnik
1 cassette
Large, evil monsters destroy most of England, forcing humans to
live underground. The Cockatrice Boys--a brave group of
volunteers who command an armored train--rush to bring food to
Manchester and determine to end the occupation. Dakin, a drummer
boy, and his cousin Sauna, who can see the future, play important
roles in the fight. For junior and senior high and older readers.
1996.
The Crying for a Vision RC 45301
by Walter Wangerin
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
Moves Walking, a Lakota youth born of a woman and a celestial
star, must sacrifice his life for his people. He battles the evil
Fire Thunder while trying to show his tribe that all creatures
are interconnected with Mother Earth and must be respected. Some
violence. For high school and older readers. 1994.
The Cure for Death by Lightning RC 45971
by Gail Anderson-Dargatz
read by Gabriella Cavallero
2 cassettes
Fifteen-year-old Beth Weeks lives an arduous life on her family's
Canadian farm in 1941. As she struggles with wartime privations,
an abusive father, and paranoid fears, Beth finds succor in a
deep, complex relationship with her half-Indian girlfriend.
Strong language and descriptions of sex. For senior high and
older readers. 1996.
Dairy Queen Days RC 46155
by Robert Inman
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
Sixteen-year-old Trout Moseley's world is upended when his mother
is institutionalized in Atlanta and his preacher father is
transferred to his hometown of Moseley, Georgia. There, Trout
learns of his family's legacy as town founders and chief
employers while he struggles to come to terms with his new life.
For senior high and older readers. 1997.
Dancing on the Edge RC 45669
by Han Nolan
read by Susan McInerney
2 cassettes
Miracle, thirteen, lives in her grandmother Gigi's world of
seances and fabricated family stories. Feeling isolated and
unreal, Miracle tries to melt away by dancing among lit candles
and accidentally sets herself on fire. In a mental hospital,
Miracle receives the counseling she needs to believe in reality.
Some violence. For senior high readers. National Book Award 1997.
Danger Zone RC 47185
by David Klass
read by Steven Carpenter
1 cassette
Jim Doyle from Minnesota is selected to be in an international
junior basketball tournament in Italy. At the training camp, his
teammates shun him because of his racial identity and social
inexperience. But in Rome, when the team encounters
discrimination and death threats, Jim proves his loyalty. Some
violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1996.
Doing Time: Notes from the Undergrad RC 46694
by Rob Thomas
read by Bruce Huntey
1 cassette
Nine students describe the community-service requirement at
Robert E. Lee High School and relate how their volunteer time has
changed their lives. One learns what confidential is supposed to
mean, another begins to understand his heritage, and a food
worker finds out where Gramma gets her groceries for
Thanksgiving. For senior high and older readers. 1997.
Elsewhere RC 46165
by Will Shetterly
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
Teenage runaway Ron Starbuck searches for his brother Tony in
Bordertown. There magic and science clash while humans and elves
mingle in a dangerous street society. Ron lands a job in
Elsewhere, a bookstore crossing Faerie and World, but becomes
involved with halfie Mooner, who betrays him. Then an elf turns
Ron into a wolfboy. Prequel to Nevernever (RC 46166). Some
violence. For senior high readers. 1991.
Escape from Egypt RC 45792
by Sonia Levitin
read by Terence Aselford
2 cassettes
The Biblical story of Exodus told through the eyes of Jesse, a
Hebrew slave, and Jennat, an Egyptian-Syrian slave. When Jennat
joins the flight from Egypt, Jesse must decide whether to follow
his heart. The journey through the desert is described as both a
physical and spiritual quest, in which beliefs in God are
strengthened. For junior and senior high readers. 1994.
Far North RC 45784
by Will Hobbs
read by Gregory Gorton
1 cassette
A plane goes down in the Canadian wilderness, stranding two
fifteen-year-old boys and an Indian elder. Before he dies, the
elder teaches the boys survival skills that may sustain them in
their struggle against hunger, predators, and the severe northern
winter. For junior and senior high readers. 1996.
Flyers RC 46678
by Daniel Hayes
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
Best friends Gabe and Bo are making a science fiction film, Green
Guy Gets Therapy, as a summer project. While filming, Gabe and
his friends notice strange events, especially at a neighbor's
supposedly empty house. Some violence and some strong language.
For junior and senior high readers. 1996.
For Mike RC 46962
by Shelley Sykes
read by Gary Telles
1 cassette
Jeff's best friend Mike has been missing for almost three weeks
when Jeff begins to have a disturbing dream. A disheveled Mike
tells Jeff to get another friend, Kirby, and come find him.
Afraid to tell even Kirby, Jeff tries to decide what it means.
For junior and senior high readers. 1998.
The Fortunate Fall RC 46719
by Raphael Carter
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
In twenty-third-century Russia, the world is linked by virtual
reality. The Internet is used as an instrument of thought
control. Maya is a human camera, a reporter who transmits her
feelings and thoughts as well as the news. She investigates an
old atrocity and finds herself fighting the censors. For senior
high and older readers. 1996.
Free Fall RC 46250
by Joyce Sweeney
read by Richard Hauenstein
1 cassette
Four teenage boys sneak away from home to explore a deep cave.
They become lost and soon realize that their survival depends on
controlling their fears and pulling together. In a last ditch
effort to escape, one boy risks a perilous underwater swim to
safety. Strong language. For junior and senior high readers.
1996.
The Genuine Half-Moon Kid RC 45870
by Michael Williams
read by Graeme Malcolm
1 cassette
Jay Watson, a South African teenager, was deserted by his
grandfather ten years ago. When the older man dies, Jay journeys
with nine-year-old Levi Bam and a few other friends to find the
wooden box that contains Jay's inheritance. Along the way, the
group meets an odd assortment of the dead man's acquaintances.
For junior and senior high and older readers. 1994.
Giant Bones RC 46757
by Peter S. Beagle
read by Erik Sandvold
2 cassettes
Six short stories in which magic is part of daily life. In "The
Last Song of Sirit Byar," a traveling minstrel, knowing the power
of songs, reserves one to be used only when he is ready to die.
"Lal and Soukyan" brings back characters from The Innkeeper's
Song (RC 39098). For senior high and older readers. 1997.
Girl Goddess #9: Nine Stories RC 44748
by Francesca Lia Block
read by Jennifer Mendenhall
1 cassette
Stories about unconventional teenage girls, their dysfunctional
relationships, and their extravagant fantasies. In the title
story, two girls imagine having their own magazine and
interviewing a flamboyant rock star. Strong language and
descriptions of sex. For senior high and older readers. 1996.
The House across the Cove RC 43285
by Barbara Hall
read by June Carter
1 cassette
Sixteen-year-old Tyler Crane is spending a troubled summer alone
at the lake following his father's suicide. When Tyler becomes
curious about the empty house across the water, he and his new
girlfriend, Abby, investigate and stumble upon a criminal plot
that puts both of their lives in jeopardy. For junior and senior
high readers. 1995.
I Love You, I Hate You, Get Lost RC 45753
by Ellen Conford
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
Seven humorous stories reflecting the ups and downs of life as a
teenager. In the title story, Dana has to take her little
brother, Zach, on a romantic cruise with her boyfriend. In "Body
Wave," a teen getting a permanent rambles on and on to her
hairdresser about how she ended up with the date she has for a
major dance. For junior and senior high readers. 1994.
I'll Be Seeing You RC 45581
by Lurlene McDaniel
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
Carley Mattea is in the hospital yet again when Kyle Westin is
admitted. Kyle has been temporarily blinded by a chemistry
experiment gone awry, so he cannot tell that Carley's face has
been disfigured by cancer. Kyle falls in love with the Carley he
knows, but she is determined that he will never see her after he
recovers. For senior high and older readers. 1996.
In a Crooked Little House RC 45149
by A.G. Cascone
read by John Lescault
1 cassette
Iggy Boy is killing people at Huntington Prep, but no one
suspects him. In fact, most are glad to hear of one of his
victims, cruel Mr. Spegman. Meanwhile, two students start a
relationship, not realizing it will anger Iggy Boy. Violence and
some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1994.
In the Middle of the Night RC 42721
by Robert Cormier
read by John Lescault
1 cassette
Twenty-five years ago, young John Paul was an usher in the old
Globe Theater. During a show for orphans, the balcony collapsed,
killing and injuring children. John Paul was questioned about the
incident and has been receiving harassing phone calls ever since.
He has tried to shield his family, but now his sixteen-year-old
son, Denny, is targeted by one of the survivors. For junior and
senior high readers. 1995.
Jo's Girls: Tomboy Tales of High Adventure, True Grit, and Real
Life RC 46097
edited by Christian McEwen
read by Madelyn Buzzard
3 cassettes
The author has gathered nearly forty short stories and memoirs
that feature the exuberance and high spirit of girls who do not
adhere to expected standards of conduct. Includes works by Toni
Morrison, Carson McCullers, Alice Munro, and Simone de Beauvoir.
The title honors Jo March, the tomboy of Louisa May Alcott's
Little Women. For senior high and older readers. 1997.
The Journal of Callie Wade RC 43653
by Dawn Miller
read by Anne Mullen
2 cassettes
The fictional diary of an eighteen-year-old Missouri farm girl,
describing her family's trek to California by wagon train in
1859. Her journal conveys the sorrow of leaving home and
childhood friends, the perils and privations of the trail, and
the hope and courage that sustained the pioneers. For senior high
and older readers. 1996.
Joy School RC 45179
by Elizabeth Berg
read by Gillian Wilson
2 cassettes
In this sequel to Durable Goods (RC 37047), Katie has moved to a
new town with her still-aloof father. As she turns thirteen,
Katie learns many lessons. Taylor Sinn, a pretty delinquent, may
not be as good a friend as Cynthia, a wallflower. Katie thinks
she is in love, but Jimmy is ten years older and married. Some
descriptions of sex and some strong language. For junior and
senior high readers. 1997.
Land Girls RC 45776
by Angela Huth
read by Anne Flosnik
3 cassettes
British urban residents Prue, Agatha, and Stella sign up to be
"land girls"--substitute farm workers--during World War II. They
work long hours learning animal husbandry and crop cultivation
from farmers John and Faith Lawrence and their ailing son, Joe.
The three women become lifelong friends but resume very different
lives after the war. For senior high and older readers. 1994.
The Last Warrior RC 46572
by Suzanne Pierson Ellison
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
When his Apache band surrenders to the army, fourteen-year-old
Solito is placed in a Florida school and adopted by a kindly
Quaker couple. After killing an intruder in defense of his new
family, Solito returns to Arizona to discover his identity and
clear his name. Violence. For junior and senior high readers.
1997.
The Lifeguard RC 46347
by Mary Morris
read by Kimberly Schraf
1 cassette
Ten stories about ordinary people who confront crisis and
experience an epiphany. In the title work, a teenage lifeguard
basks in the adulation of the bathers on his beach. When a girl
stops breathing and he is unable to help, a woman intervenes to
save the day and transform his life. For high school and older
readers. 1997.
The Monkey's Paw and Other Tales of Mystery and the Macabre RC
46641
by W.W. Jacobs
read by John Horton
2 cassettes
Collection of eighteen supernatural tales set in England in the
early 1900s. Some stories feature seamen and dockhands from the
South Devon Wharf, where Jacobs's father worked. Others reflect
ordinary English homes where strange events unfold. For junior
and senior high and older readers. 1997.
My Father's Scar RC 44798
by Michael Cart
read by Ray Hagen
1 cassette
Andy Logan had been different from other children. He was obese
and brilliant and a disappointment to his abusive, alcoholic
father. With the help of a few people he can call friends, Andy
begins to mature and to appreciate his differences, mentally and
sexually. In college, Andy acknowledges his homosexuality. Strong
language and some descriptions of sex. For senior high and older
readers. 1996.
Nevernever RC 46166
by Will Shetterly
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
Ron is still under the elf's spell that turned him into Wolfboy.
He wonders about interspecies dating while struggling to return
to his human form. His search for a missing elf leads him to
strange discoveries about Leda--his enchantress--and about
himself. Sequel to Elsewhere (RC 46165). Some descriptions of sex
and some strong language. For senior high readers. 1993.
Night Terrors: Stories of Shadow and Substance RC 46459
edited by Lois Duncan
read by Gabriella Cavallero
1 cassette
Eleven short stories of terror and fright written by popular
young adult authors. In "The Bogey Man," a boy discovers too late
that his grandmother wasn't lying about the dangers of the
basement. In "The Beautiful Thing," a teenager longs for the
power and the thrill of borrowing his friend's gun. Includes an
afterword by each author. For senior high and older readers.
1996.
No Easy Answers: Short Stories about Teenagers Making Tough
Choices RC 46734
edited by Donald R. Gallo
read by Erik Sandvold
2 cassettes
Short stories by different authors portray teenagers facing moral
dilemmas--about pregnancy, sex, peer pressure, and illegal
activities. Not all of the young people make good decisions, but
all face the consequences of their actions. Each story concludes
with notes about the author. Some violence, some strong language,
and some descriptions of sex. For senior high and older readers.
1997.
Novels and Stories RC 45243
by Zora Neale Hurston
read by Gail Nelson
7 cassettes
Four novels and nine short stories by the noted Harlem
Renaissance novelist, folklorist, and anthropologist. Includes
Jonah's Gourd Vine, Their Eyes Were Watching God, Moses, Man of
the Mountain, and Seraph on the Suwanee. Strong language and some
descriptions of sex. For senior high and older readers. 1995.
Out of Time RC 46221
by Caroline B. Cooney
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
In this sequel to Both Sides of Time (RC 46220), 1990s Annie
Lockwood once again travels through time to see the friends she
made in 1895. She learns that the young man she loves, Strat, has
been institutionalized because of his claim that he had seen
Annie. Now she is his only chance for escape. For junior and
senior high readers. 1996.
The Outsider RC 45170
by Frank Roderus
read by Phil Regensdorf
1 cassette
Leon Brown feels he has already been to hell and back when he
arrives in Kazumal, Arizona, to take possession of the more than
seventeen thousand acres of land he bought after the Civil War.
Then he discovers his neighbors are none too happy to have a
black man in their midst. Some strong language. For senior high
and older readers. 1988.
Peeling the Onion RC 45969
by Wendy Orr
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
After winning a karate championship, seventeen-year-old Anna is
hurt in a serious car accident. Before the full extent of her
neck and ankle injuries is diagnosed, she endures intense
physical pain. Her emotional trauma, from all the changes in her
life, is even deeper. Some strong language. For junior and senior
high and older readers. 1996.
People of the Mist: The First North Americans, Volume 9 RC 46758
by Kathleen O'Neal Gear and W. Michael Gear
read by Jim Zeiger
4 cassettes
Sequel to People of the Silence (RC 44626) set in the Algonquin
nation of the Chesapeake Bay area about A.D. 1300. Red Knot's
murder on the eve of her marriage causes a rift among the clans,
rather than the alliance the ceremony would have created.
Panther, a reclusive old Indian, must solve the mystery.
Descriptions of sex and some violence. For senior high and older
readers. 1997.
The Prince and the Pilgrim RC 46092
by Mary Stewart
read by Gary Tipton
2 cassettes
Prince Alexander is heading to Camelot to seek justice for the
murder of his father years before. The beautiful young Alice is
just returning from a Holy Quest to Jerusalem with her father.
Their meeting forms a crossroad for their lives. Some violence.
For junior and senior high readers. 1995.
Rats Saw God RC 46176
by Rob Thomas
read by Gary Telles
2 cassettes
Steve York changes from an "A" student to a druggie in danger of
failing his senior year. His guidance counselor requires that he
write a one-hundred-page paper to receive his diploma on time. In
the course of writing, Steve begins to view his life in a
different light. Some descriptions of sex and some strong
language. For senior high and older readers. 1996.
The Rifle RC 42723
by Gary Paulsen
read by Michael Kramer
1 cassette
In 1768 gunsmith Cornish McManus crafts a "sweet" rifle, the
masterpiece of his life's work. The story tracks the gun's
ownership through more than two hundred years, including the
Revolutionary War period. In 1993 a new owner displays the weapon
over his mantel, where it accidentally discharges with tragic
consequences. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1995.
Rose Daughter RC 46201
by Robin McKinley
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
In this version of Beauty and the Beast, Beauty can make things
grow, especially roses. Her talents and gifts help her father and
sisters survive bankruptcy, and help her to love the Beast.
Ultimately Beauty must decide if she should restore the Beast to
his human form. For junior and senior high readers. 1997.
Roughnecks RC 46690
by Thomas Cochran
read by Bruce Huntey
1 cassette
High school senior Travis Cody feels responsible for his football
team's one loss of the season. But he has a chance to redeem
himself in the big championship game. On the day of the playoff,
Travis finds the confidence to overcome his fears and look
forward to the future. For junior and senior high and older
readers. 1997.
Roverandom RC 47216
by J.R.R. Tolkien
read by David Elias
1 cassette
A young and foolish dog is turned into a toy after biting a
sorcerer. As a plaything, Roverandom is owned by a little boy
named Two. After many adventures, Roverandom manages to be turned
back into a real dog. For junior and senior high and older
readers. 1998.
The Same Place but Different RC 45414
by Perry Nodelman
read by Christopher Walker
1 cassette
Johnny Nesbit discovers that his baby sister, Andrea, has been
kidnapped by the Strangers and replaced with a changeling.
Johnny's parents believe that Andrea is autistic now that her
behavior has changed, but Johnny knows the truth. Johnny will
have to battle many strange creatures to rescue Andrea. For
junior and senior high readers. 1995.
Satellite Down RC 46820
by Rob Thomas
read by Erik Sandvold
2 cassettes
High school senior Patrick Sheridan has been chosen to be the
next reporter for Classroom Direct, a television news show.
Patrick moves to Los Angeles with high hopes of becoming a
professional reporter only to discover that he was hired strictly
for his good looks. Some strong language and some descriptions of
sex. For senior high and older readers. 1998.
Shade's Children RC 46607
by Garth Nix
read by Anne Flosnik
2 cassettes
In a future world, four teenagers with different psychic skills
form a bond while trying to defeat the gory rule of the
Overlords. Encouraged and trained by Shade, their mysterious
leader, Drum, Ella, Ninde, and Gold-Eye confront hideous monsters
who would rather capture them for their body parts than kill
them. Violence and some strong language. For junior and senior
high readers. 1997.
The Solitaire Mystery RC 46384
by Jostein Gaarder
read by David Cutler
2 cassettes
Twelve-year-old Hans Thomas and his philosophizing father drive
from Norway to Greece to bring back Hans's mother, who had left
home eight years earlier to "find herself." Along the way, a
dwarf gives Hans a magnifying glass to read a tiny book that
contains a fairytale about Hans's family history. Some strong
language. For high school and older readers. 1996.
Someone like You RC 47366
by Sarah Dessen
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
Quiet Halley has always been grateful to be popular Scarlett's
best friend. But at sixteen, Scarlett's world crumbles when the
boy she loves is killed and she realizes she is pregnant. While
trying to help Scarlett, Halley also works to resolve a dispute
with her own mother, a therapist, over a new relationship with a
somewhat wild boy. For junior and senior high readers. 1998.
Soulfire RC 46491
by Lorri Hewett
read by Christopher Hurt
1 cassette
Teenager Todd Williams's older brother Marcus runs with a gang in
their Denver neighborhood. When their cousin Ezekiel tries to
stop another cousin, Tommy, from joining Marcus's gang, both are
shot. Hoping to avoid following in his brother's footsteps, Todd
learns to rely on himself. Some violence and some strong
language. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1996.
Spice Box RC 45614
by Grace Livingston Hill
read by Chris Shields
2 cassettes
Immediately following her sister's funeral, Janice Whitmore
leaves her home of five years to escape her evil brother-in-law.
Found unconscious in a snowstorm, she is nursed back to health by
Dr. Howard Sterling. But Janice will have to evade her nemesis
three more times before she finds happiness. For high school and
older readers. 1943.
The Subtle Knife: His Dark Materials, Book 2 RC 45857
by Philip Pullman
read by Suzanne Toren
2 cassettes
Sequel to The Golden Compass (RC 44343). Lyra and her daemon are
joined in Ci'gazze by twelve-year-old Will, who is searching for
his long-lost explorer father. Will proves his mettle--losing two
fingers in a fight--and now bears the magical Subtle Knife. Lyra
and Will assist in each other's quests. Some violence. For junior
and senior high readers. 1997.
Sweet Fifteen RC 43655
by Diane Gonzales Bertrand
read by Jeanne Evans
2 cassettes
Stefanie Bonilla should celebrate her quincea¤era soon, but her
father died recently, and her mother doesn't understand that
Stefanie doesn't want a party for her fifteenth birthday. Rita,
the seamstress making Stefanie's dress, helps Stefanie and her
family come to grips with their loss. For junior and senior high
readers. 1995.
These Are the Rules RC 46949
by Paul Many
read by Christopher Walker
1 cassette
Colm, who will be a senior next year, is spending the summer at
his family's lakeside cottage with his mother and twin siblings.
His father is staying in town now that he has left Colm's mother.
Colm expects to be bored, yet he learns to drive, attempts to
swim across the lake, and finds himself pondering the mystery of
girls. For senior high readers. 1997.
Thirteen Miles from Suncrest RC 45433
by Donald Davis
read by Randy Wieck
2 cassettes
On his tenth birthday in 1910, Medford Henry McGee of Close
Creek, North Carolina, is given a diary by his father, who
believes it is time for Med to start "riting out his life." For
three years, Med spends Sunday afternoons recording his childish
view of family events until a tragedy forces Med to take on
grown-up responsibilities. For senior high and older readers.
1994.
Too Soon for Jeff RC 46373
by Marilyn Reynolds
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
Jeff Browning, seventeen, and Christy Calderon, sixteen, have
been dating for seventeen months. Jeff feels tied down and plans
to break up with Christy, but his plans are thwarted when Christy
announces she is four months pregnant. Jeff wants her to have an
abortion, but she refuses. As they are forced to work out
feelings about being parents, they learn some valuable lessons.
For junior and senior high readers. 1994.
Traveling with the Dead RC 46023
by Barbara Hambly
read by Vanessa Maroney
3 cassettes
Pre-World War I Europe. Ex-British agent John Asher of Those Who
Hunt the Night (RC 31645) pursues a vampire, Ysidro, and an
Austrian spy across Europe. John does not know that his young
bride, Lydia, is following him, hoping to help. And Lydia seeks
the aid of the vampire. Some violence. For senior high and older
readers. 1995.
Tusk and Stone RC 45695
by Malcolm Bosse
read by Erik Sandvold
2 cassettes
Seventh-century India is a tumultuous place. Arjun, a boy
approaching manhood, tells how his caravan is attacked and he
avoids death only to find himself sold into the army. He then
develops a special bond with Gandiva, the elephant he is trained
to handle. As a soldier, Arjun gains fame, but the glory does not
last long. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers.
1995.
The Unlikely Romance of Kate Bjorkman RC 46671
by Louise Plummer
read by Nona Pipes
1 cassette
Six-foot-tall Kate has cataracts and wears thick glasses. Her
brother's friend is staying with Kate's family for Christmas, and
she has always had a crush on him. But he brought along a
beautiful college woman. Kate isn't sure she should try to
compete for Richard with the new woman, not to mention Kate's
flirtatious friend. For junior and senior high readers. 1995.
The Vampire's Beautiful Daughter RC 46437
by S.P. Somtow
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
When a part-Jewish, part-Lakota boy and a half-mortal,
half-vampire girl fall for each other, decisions have to be
made--fast. On Halloween, they'll both turn sixteen and Rebecca's
father is planning her devivification party to make her a vampire
forever. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1997.
Whirligig RC 46874
by Paul Fleischman
read by Bruce Huntey
1 cassette
Brent Bishop tries to kill himself by driving drunk but causes
the death of a teenage girl instead. The dead girl's mother asks
him, as restitution, to make four whirligigs with her daughter's
face on them and to place them in the four corners of the
country. During his summer of travel, Bishop finds that someone
in each region takes comfort from the sight of his whirligig. For
senior high and older readers. 1998.
Winners and Losers RC 44782
by Stephen Hoffius
read by Phil Regensdorf
1 cassette
Daryl, the coach's son, and Curt run track for their high school.
During the first meet of the year, Daryl has a brief heart
stoppage and collapses, which allows Curt to beat him for the
first time. Determined to regain his previous form and his
father's attention, Daryl resumes his track career in spite of
possibly tragic consequences. For junior and senior high readers.
1993.
Winter Rose RC 45377
by Patricia A. McKillip
read by Mary Kane
2 cassettes
When attractive Corbet Lynn arrives to reclaim his family home,
villagers recall rumors about his grandfather's murder and a
family curse. Two sisters, Laurel and Rois, are captivated by
him, but only Rois sees his connection to another world. Then
Corbet disappears, and Laurel withers missing him. Rois saves
Laurel's life and unlocks mysteries. For junior and senior high
readers. 1996.
Working Days: Short Stories about Teenagers at Work RC 47201
edited by Anne Mazer
read by Margaret Strom
2 cassettes
Fifteen short stories about teenagers at work in a variety of
jobs. In "The Baseball Glove," Manny works in a farm field until
the "immigration people" show up. In "The Pill Factory," Meredith
endures a hot summer on an assembly line in order to earn money
for college. For senior high and older readers. 1997.
Zel RC 45229
by Donna Jo Napoli
read by Celeste Lawson
1 cassette
Desperately desiring a child, a barren woman sells her soul for
Zel, the infant daughter of neighbors. When the maturing Zel
becomes the object of a nobleman's affections, the jealous mother
locks Zel away in a tower. For junior and senior high readers.
1996.